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Home Team
Charles Kinnane · Film · 2022
What hooked you in Home Team was the way the high-stakes world of professional sports finds redemption through intimate, local connections.
Books on the same thread
The Horsewoman
James Patterson, Mike Lupica · Book · 2022
Explores: Mother-daughter dynamics, High-stakes competition, Professional ambition.
Just as Home Team balances professional sports with personal reconciliation, this story anchors its high-stakes competitive drama within the complex and deeply emotional dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship.
Four-Four-Two
Dean Hughes · Book · 2017
Explores: World War II, Soccer, Teamwork.
If the team-building spirit of Home Team resonated with you, you will appreciate how this historical narrative uses the camaraderie of soccer to foster friendship and growth amidst adversity.
Reminders of Him
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Home Team: Redemption.
Home Team uses football to bridge a fractured family, and this story mirrors that emotional journey by focusing on a parent struggling to earn redemption and reconnect with their child.
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Daniel James Brown · Book · 2014
Shares a thread with Home Team: Underdog Story.
The underdog spirit that drives the players in Home Team is captured here with profound historical detail, highlighting how perseverance and teamwork can overcome seemingly impossible odds on the water.
Series on the same thread
Ted Lasso
Jason Sudeikis · Series · 2020
Shares 3 threads with Home Team: Underdog Story, Redemption, Sports Comedy.
Like Home Team, this series centers on a professional coach navigating a new environment, using humor and an unwavering sense of optimism to redeem both his team and himself.
Welcome to Wrexham
Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Home Team: Underdog Story, Redemption.
This documentary echoes the heart of Home Team by showcasing how the introduction of professional sports influence can revitalize a working-class community and bring people together for a common goal.
Chad Powers
Michael Waldron · Series · 2025
Shares 3 threads with Home Team: Second Chances, Redemption, Sports Comedy.
Much like the protagonist in Home Team, this character seeks a path to redemption and a second chance at his dreams by immersing himself in a humble, small-town football program.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Jim Hecht · Series · 2022
Explores: Team Dynamics, Fame and Fortune, 1980s Culture.
While Home Team offers a lighthearted look at coaching, this drama explores the intense personal and professional lives behind a sports dynasty, providing a deeper look at the culture of winning.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
If you enjoyed the sports-focused humor in Home Team, you will appreciate this candid look at the intersection of athletic careers and the messy, often humorous reality of legal trouble.
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Wondery · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sibling dynamics, professional sports culture, behind-the-scenes.
The focus on family and professional sports culture seen in Home Team is reflected here as two brothers share their authentic experiences, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their bond.
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Common questions
Is Home Team based on a true story?
Yes, Home Team is inspired by the real-life suspension of NFL head coach Sean Payton. Following his departure from professional football, he returned to his hometown and coached his twelve-year-old son's Pop Warner football team, which forms the central plot of the 2022 film.
What is the premise of Home Team?
Home Team follows NFL head coach Sean Payton during his suspension two years after a Super Bowl victory. He returns to his hometown to reconnect with his twelve-year-old son by taking over as the coach of the boy's local Pop Warner football team.
How old is the son in Home Team?
In Home Team, the son of NFL head coach Sean Payton is twelve years old. The movie centers on their relationship as Payton attempts to reconnect with him while coaching his local Pop Warner football team during his suspension from the professional league.
Why was the coach in Home Team suspended?
The coach in Home Team, Sean Payton, is depicted as being suspended from the NFL. The film begins two years after his Super Bowl win, leading him to return to his hometown where he spends his time coaching his twelve-year-old son's Pop Warner football team.